Oklahoma

Bay

Oklahoma, 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Bay loves school, so much so that she’s already thinking about colleges even though she’s only in 6th grade (Brown is her first choice... Read More

Tyler

Oklahoma, 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Tyler is thrilled to represent the Cherokee Nation at this year’s JDRF Children’s Congress. He enjoys learning about his Native American heritage, especially about... Read More

Lundyn

Oklahoma, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

When Lundyn was diagnosed with T1D at age six, like any kid her age, she was terrified of needles. In the years since... Read More

Sean

Oklahoma, 2017

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Sean plays football, soccer and baseball—but hockey is his favorite sport. He also enjoys reading, art and Star Wars. Managing his T1D can... Read More

Tori Lynn

Oklahoma, 2017

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Tori Lynn is passionate about taking part in pageants and advocacy. As the Miss Route 66’s Outstanding Teen 2017, Tori uses her personal... Read More

Connor

Oklahoma, 2015

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Connor claims that he’s just an average kid, who loves Legos and Minecraft. But he’s actually an extraordinary boy. A basketball and soccer... Read More

Emma

Oklahoma, 2015

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Dancing, wakeboarding, tubing and swimming keep Emma busy. She loves ballet and jazz (she takes classes twice a week), and in the summer... Read More

Jack

Oklahoma, 2013

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Jack is known for his sunny outlook. In fact, his nickname is Happy Jack. “Luckily, all my friends, teachers, coaches, and family agreed... Read More

Shervin

Oklahoma, 2013

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

When Shervin received his T1D diagnosis, he joined his dad and brother in their fight against the disease. “Right now, ‘normal’ for my... Read More

Cooper

Oklahoma, 2011

Cooper's positive outlook has helped him to turn the diagnosis he received at age 10 into a way to make a difference. Cooper enjoys playing on his school's golf and... Read More

Tessa

Oklahoma, 2011

Tessa is always a star performer, whether she's playing piano, doing gymnastics, or acting, singing, and dancing in musicals. In third grade, Tessa won second place in her school's spelling... Read More